What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Staff Accountant position at LaSalle Network?
Our client is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to join their growing team! This client is a professional services company backed by a prominent Chicago-based private equity firm. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to launch their career in a fast-paced, private equity-backed professional services environment. If you have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are a team-player with a positive attitude and are eager to learn, this role is for you!
If hired, you will complete a structured onboarding program, be assigned mentor for guidance and support, receive regular performance feedback and career planning and access to learning and development resources. You will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere and have direct exposure to senior leadership and PE stakeholders. Enjoy a business casual dress code in a Modern office in downtown Chicago.
Corporate Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
Thank you,
Katherine Norman
Recruiting Manager – Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network
If hired, you will complete a structured onboarding program, be assigned mentor for guidance and support, receive regular performance feedback and career planning and access to learning and development resources. You will be working in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere and have direct exposure to senior leadership and PE stakeholders. Enjoy a business casual dress code in a Modern office in downtown Chicago.
Corporate Staff Accountant Responsibilities:
- Assist in month-end close process
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
- Help maintain fixed asset schedules
- Participate in budget and forecast preparation
- Assist with audit preparations and schedules
- Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 0-2 years of accounting experience (internships count)
- Strong academic record (GPA 3.0 or higher preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Basic understanding of GAAP
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Pursuing CPA certification preferred
- Internship experience in public accounting or corporate accounting a plus
- Salary: Up to $75,000 per year
- Location: Downtown Chicago – in office Tuesday – Thursday
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Performance-based bonus potential
Thank you,
Katherine Norman
Recruiting Manager – Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network
Salary : $75,000
